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The chemist in this role will be responsible for leading projects focusing on Aerospace toner development.  This role is an excellent growth opportunity that will allow the ability to perform at a high level on a cross-functional team to meet the technical specifications defined by the customers in this segment.  This position will be accountable for new Product development and reformulation of existing products as identified by project stakeholders.      

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships. 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status).
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.  
• 3 years of coatings formulation experience in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of structure-property relationship as it pertains to automotive refinish, OE Interior, or aerospace coatings.  
• Proficient at using Outlook and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers. 
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree or higher in a science related area
• 5 years of coatings formulation experience
• 3 years of Automotive/Aerospace coatings experience  
• Knowledge of color science and pigment dispersion techniques
• Prior experience formulating and processing pigment dispersions
• Demonstrated experience utilizing DFSS tools
• Experience operating paint processing equipment (mills)
• Understands Voice of the Customer
• Project leadership

Travel Requirements: 10%

Successful candidate will be required to sign an Employee Restrictive Covenant Agreement where permitted by law. 

• Independently lead development projects of moderate to high complexity within the Automotive Toner Team, with moderate supervision.
• Responsible for developing new products and modification of existing products to improve quality and enhance customer experience.
• Apply proven coatings technology to address supply disruptions, improve manufacturability, and color repeatability.
• Contribute to team success by ensuring timely completion of product development goals.
• Provide technical support and collaboration to internal stakeholders including Production, Marketing, Color and others as needed.
• Identify and implement formula and process adjustments, including relevant test methods, based on experimental findings.
• Design and execute experiments using the scientific method; prepare and test paint samples, analyze data, and determine next steps based on results.
• Follow the PCG Stage-Gate process for new product development.
• Contribute effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Deliver results using established laboratory practices and professional standards.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area in accordance with all laboratory safety protocols and procedures.